Leadership Development | Keynote Speaker

Carlos Buhler has been delivering action packed keynotes to audiences of U.S. and foreign companies since 1984. His spellbinding narratives articulate the building blocks of world-class mountaineering teams he has led or been a part of during the last quarter century. While describing his formula for opening more effective communication pathways within his multi-cultural efforts, he lays out the framework for remarkable achievement. Weaving together his thirty-five year development of the quintessential organizational model and his personal evolution as a leader, he gives his audiences a unique insight into the principles of high performance individual and team behavior. Laid out in clear examples during his presentations is the blueprint for creating and nurturing highly motivated organizations.Read More →

Meet Carlos Buhler

Carlos has been at the forefront of expeditionary mountaineering for 25 years. His remarkable success stems from his delicate balance of product versus process in the mountaineer's severe and unforgiving world. His leadership style has produced astonishing results. Well known British author and mountaineer, Stephen Venables wrote, "The American climber, Carlos Buhler, is one of the world's most successful expeditioners. Over the last 25 years he has been at the forefront of exploratory mountaineering with many first ascents in Peru, Alaska, and the Himalaya."

Carlos's skill in managing extraordinary risk while recognizing unique opportunity has become his most recognizable trademark. By remaining focused on defining a common vision for his team members and maintaining a unity of purpose, he has built his career on principles that embody quality, integrity, and mutual respect. Australian author and Antarctic explorer, Damien Gildea, commented, "His climbing career is the one by which I judge all others… His achievements are unparalleled in American climbing, and probably in world climbing."

Carlos brings to his audiences the message from a competitive world that focuses attention on the fine lines between survival and accomplishment, disappointment and catastrophe. By exposing the inner workings of highly motivated teams, his grand successes as well as devastating failures give valuable insight into each of our personal career paths. "It was a remarkable interaction you created with our group of managers. …Our managers were clearly struck by the common issues regarding challenge, teamwork, and problem solving which you demonstrated. As important as your presentation itself, the energy you brought to our entire weekend added an incredible dimension to the message we sought to convey, that regardless of our individual roles, we are all in this undertaking together. You…reaffirmed how teams are built and how commitment takes many forms." James A. Morrison, VP, Hines Interests Limited Partnership.